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Are Grain Free Diets Good for Your Dog? So just what IS causing your pup’s itchy skin or chronic ear infections? In most cases, these maladies are...

The perfect Friday is a night-in with your furry companion, a bowl of popcorn, and your Netflix and Disney+ subscription. Here are 15 dog movies o...

Stormy Day Dog Training Games Chicago certainly isn’t the only city to experience erratic weather patterns as winter releases its grip. All across...

The painful and final goodbye you have to say as your dog travels to the Rainbow Bridge is one of the most difficult, and heart-wrenching experien...

The Best Exercises For Dogs With Arthritis "Time waits for no man"...nor dog. Whether we age gracefully or otherwise...we age. You might notice a ...

Tail-Wagging TLC Tips for Older Dogs Would you describe your canine as “up in years?” If you’ve owned your more mature pooch since puppyhood, you...

Bringing Your Dog to Work: How to Create a Dog-Friendly Office You’re off to work…but poor Roxie is watching you with those sad puppy-dog eyes as ...

What Type of Dog Fits Your Lifestyle? Having a dog is an extraordinary experience. Your pet is your constant companion, the star of your phone’s...

4 Wintertime Activities for You and Your Dog in Chicago Get Moving at Jackson Bark Most dog parks in the city are fairly barebones–a few trees an...

How Much You Might Spend on Owning a Dog If you’re like most dog owners (95% according to a 2015 survey by the New York Daily News), you’ve added ...

New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Dog If you are resolving to make some changes in 2020, you can take your dog along for the ride. Whether ...

Splish, Splash: How to Make Bathing a Dog Easier “I LOVE getting baths!”…said few dogs, ever. If your pupper is like most, chances are he/she is n...